Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required 

• Copy of passport
• Copy of bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
• Packing list
• Pro-forma invoice

Specific Information

• For shipments to Erbil, an authorization letter from the owner of the goods is required.
• Duties and taxes must be paid, which are approximately 8-10% of the declared Customs value based on the pro-forma invoice (returning citizens).
• Diplomats can receive a diplomatic exemption if the country has an embassy in Iraq. 

Note:  Customs regulations may differ between cities.  It is important to contact the destination agent for specific information prior to importation.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Copy of OBL
• Ownership paperwork
• Certificate of title
• Pro-forma invoice

Specific Information

• Non-armored vehicles must be less than 2 years old for import.
• The payment of 8-10% duties and taxes is applicable if no diplomatic protocol is received from the owner of the goods’ embassy.
• The amount of duties and taxes are calculated based on the declared Customs value indicated on the pro-forma invoice.

Pets

Note:  Pets cannot be imported to Erbil. Please contact your destination agent for specific information on import requirements. 

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Alcohol (only diplomats can import)
• Tobacco (only diplomats can import 1 carton)

Prohibited Items

• Weapons
• Drugs
• Pornographic materials
• Tactical gearwww.moveonerelo.com
• Products of taxidermy (stuffed animals)

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

Helpful Website(s):

http://www.state.gov/p/nea/ci/iz/index.htm

http://www.iraqiembassy.us